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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

3 panel image: the Amazon logo, a person explaining, the Chinese flag.

‘It’s not just Amazon’: Woman warns Amazon shoppers to look at these details before buying. It could save you time and money

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

2 panel image. Truck being loaded onto tow truck with caption that reads: "Just your sign not to buy one just because it's pretty. (crying emoji)" on left. Chevy logo on car on right.

‘This is your sign not to buy‘: North Carolina woman buys Chevy Tahoe because it’s ‘pretty.’ Then she has to call for a tow truck

3 panel image: Lowe's store, person sipping, energizer batteries.

‘First mistake was going to Lowe’s’: Woman’s fire alarm starts chirping. Then she goes to the store for some Energizer batteries

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

‘I’ve never had this happen to me before’: Woman uses gas station air to fill up tire. Then something unexpected happens

‘Just started blowing out of nowhere’: Woman turns her Kia K4 off. Then she feels the air conditioning kick in

2 panel image: the best buy store on the left and the inside of the store with boxes of tvs.

Best Buy customer tries to pick up their ‘open box’ TV. Then they see it

Three panel image with woman talking on sides and smoking lawn mower in center.

‘It sounded like a souped-up golf cart/lawnmower’: Woman rents a Chevy Equinox. Then she finds out what happens when it goes over 45 MPH

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

Culture

People are using this creator’s viral ‘how long does it take?’ videos to beat procrastination—and it’s weirdly working

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

2 panel image. Man at checkout at Home Depot on left. Home Depot sign on right.

‘Don’t waste your money’: Plumber of 32 years explains why this common household product found at Home Depot won’t fix your drain

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

2 panel image. Woman smiling with caption that reads: "I am on my way to go see a car that I bought an auction for $1,750" on left. Paddles being raised at auction on right.

‘I’d be suspicious’: Woman buys ‘dream car’ at an auction for only $1,750. It’s discontinued. Did she actually hit the ‘jackpot’?

‘I return things all the time’: Woman turning a bus into a tiny home tries to make a return at Lowe’s. Then a worker steps in

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Woman calls an Uber to take her to the OBGYN. Then he tries to take her to his house

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‘I fear me and my husband might become millionaires’: It rains. Then a woman takes a look at the ground in her backyard

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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Woman gets lowball offer on Depop. Then she looks up their house on Google Maps

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

Woman with green shirt angry, and red target signage

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